Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program at the University of Rochester is a four-year categorical program (PGY1-PGY4), accredited by the ACGME.
Our program trains its residents to acquire the essential knowledge and technical skills for rehabilitation and well-being of patients. We also prepare trainees to practice independently in a variety of settings. Our program promotes the development of research interests, as well as critical reasoning and administrative skills.
Our mission is to provide our residents with a balanced clinical experience, covering the broadest range of the field, and provide specialized training to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to practice to the fullest extent of their abilities.
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Our Residency by the Numbers
Our Residency by the Numbers
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What Sets Us Apart
There is flexibility in the program, and it is not uncommon for residents to change tracks during training as their learning objectives and career goals evolve.
PM&R residents have the opportunity to participate in structured, supervised research with PM&R faculty, as well as collaborate with faculty from other departments and institutions.
Our emphasis on work/life balance is an important reason residents choose URMC. A focus on trainees well-being enables you to learn and thrive in Rochester.
What Our Residents Say...
"Choosing the University of Rochester's PM&R program was an easy decision because it offered everything I was looking for in a residency: outstanding education, a supportive and family-oriented environment, and excellent training in the areas that interest me most. I wanted a program that was growing, forward-thinking, and genuinely invested in teaching residents and helping them become the best physiatrists they can be. URMC stood out as a place where I could build a strong clinical foundation while pursuing my interests in general PM&R, sports medicine and interventional spine. Just as importantly, I wanted a place where my family could thrive. Rochester gave us the opportunity to purchase a home, put down roots, and build a life that supports both my professional ambitions and the people who matter most to me. It is a place where I can keep the main thing the main thing: becoming an excellent physician while remaining present as a husband and father."
Joseph Gallardo Alzate, M.D.
“I chose PM&R at URMC for a variety of reasons. I was fortunate to do an away rotation here and was blown away by how welcoming and close-knit the faculty and residents were towards each other. It is also a rapidly growing residency program where there are specialists in almost every subspecialty of PM&R, and the Saunders Center has so much opportunity for procedural training in state-of-the-art facilities. Combined with an ample amount of selective time, I can truly tailor my interests in PM&R within a supportive environment that would allow me to thrive both personally and professionally.”